My husband has been in Hospice care since July of 2018 for COPD. He was given a scooter as he's in the last stage. But he was not given a lift for his vehicle to transport his scooter. That took almost a year to get. Then his scooter died. He took it it for repairs. No loaner was given. After 45 days someone decided to junk his chair & give him another. That chair turned out to belong to someone else!!! He was ordered to bring this brand new chair BACK!! And just "walk in". It's an 80 mile drive round trip!!! Then he drives there & comes in and was REFUSED to be seen without an appointment!!! Then - he's refised a chair!!! He's to be re-evaluated!!! His appointment? June 25th. WITHOUT A CHAIR!!! This man is dying. He's on constant oxygen. This is so unfair. No one cares. Please don't tell me to call the Patient Advocate. I'm calling my Senator. The press!!! This is wrong.
This is something that you have to discuss with your doctor. Does your husband qualify for VA care? Does he qualify for free care or is he responsible for part of the bill? Does hee have a condition requiring the use of a scooter?
He has to enroll in the V.A. Healthcare system. If he is Jean's answer should be a good start. As well some of the Service Organisations such as DAV, American Legion, etc. may have some that were donated to them. Senior Citizens Agency on County Level may help too.
Yes, I believe so. Just have his Primary Dr send a consult (electronic prescription for service), and it's all set.
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